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R375 JPL

1998 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

182,670 mi
Last recorded182,670 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 528118,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 JPL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 182,670 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corrosion developing

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security @ outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 182,670 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corrosion developing

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security @ outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 82,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to abs light and brake disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested head lamp has water inside lense (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety leaking through pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 176,052 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 176,052 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever detached (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 166,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 166,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf front bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf front bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 147,155 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 147,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 142,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

PWS pipe dampness

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both, foremost (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blade torn

both rear tyre cracked, 225/55/16

under-trays fitted

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked, 225/55/16

Fail 13 Nov 2017 142,992 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster damage (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

PWS pipe dampness

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both, foremost (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blade torn

both rear tyre cracked, 225/55/16

under-trays fitted

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked, 225/55/16

Pass 5 Jul 2016 140,727 miles

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front thrust arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front thrust arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 139,947 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 139,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 139,013 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 134,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 131,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 128,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 125,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 120,935 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 120,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 116,959 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 111,114 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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R375 JPL is a 1998 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1998 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 118,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R375 JPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R375 JPL is a 1998 BMW 528, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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